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BSc (Hons) Policing Studies (Top-Up) Full-time

Examine the most important issues facing modern policing. Gain an undergraduate degree in one year of study. Strengthen your professional practice.

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UCAS codeP1P5
Duration1 year
Fee (UK)£9,790
Fee (Int)£17,500
LocationOn campus

Course summary

This Policing Studies top-up course explores the key challenges facing modern policing. The course design includes input from regional police forces and colleges and enables you to gain a full undergraduate degree in one year. It offers a strong academic and professional foundation that aligns with the national agenda to professionalise the police.

By recognising prior learning and offering flexibility to serving officers, this course is ideal for those in the workforce seeking to advance their careers. You'll learn from experienced professionals and gain the essential skills and knowledge needed in today’s policing environment.

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What you'll study

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific modules. If you’re not sure what you need before picking a module, your course leader can help.

Undergraduate module credits should total 120 credits per academic year. If optional modules are available, choose an amount that totals 120 credits.

How you'll learn

You'll learn from a teaching team who are active researchers with direct links to policing practice. The course supports academic and practitioner skills and will help you develop creativity and critical thinking. This ensures you can have a positive impact upon local and national policing practice in your career.

The course delivery will be in teaching blocks to accommodate in-service students. You'll benefit from support from your own personal tutor. This is an academic who provides advice and mentoring during the course.

Your assessments will be a mixture of a presentation, portfolio, and written assignment.

Entry requirements

Fees and finance support

UK£9,790
International£17,500

Undergraduate fees are set according to rules from Government in line with forecast inflation. If you're a Home fee-paying student, the fee for your first year of study for 2026/27 will be £9,790. You'll pay tuition fees for every year of study. Fees may increase every year based on the Retail Price Index.

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Disclaimer

We want to make sure you have clear and accurate information about our courses. Our website always shows the latest updates. If you’ve applied and you're offered a place, we’ll contact you in writing if anything important changes.

For more information, view our programme specifications. These include course content, learning outcomes, and the skills you'll gain.